counterpart
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The head is brown to black and has several ivory to yellowish spots, which helps separate it from its native counterpart, the smoke-tree sharpshooter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who told Congress this week that the war is over, was scheduled to meet his Kuwaiti counterpart on Thursday morning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Pasties are very much part of matchdays in Hidalgo, although the Mexican versions traditionally contain beef and vegetables, like their Cornish counterpart, but with added chilli.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
He said the United States sought "respectful" and "good-faith" engagement with Beijing, adding: "I wish my counterpart was here at this conference, but I look forward to other options when we can cross paths."
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
The one on the north bank was built against the bluff with the Red Keep frowning above,- its counterpart on the south shore had its footing in the water.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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